Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
• Required NY nursing license
• Minimum 3+ years clinical experience in Labor and Delivery
• Prior travel experience required
• Experience circulating C-sections
• Nursery duties may include every shift: comfortable with catching, initial stabilization, and ongoing care until transport if needed (immediate care and stabilization of critical newborns, not ongoing critical care)
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Fetal Monitoring certification within the past 2 years

Location Restriction

• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Saratoga Springs, NY
• Travel nurses from the following counties are NOT eligible:
  Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, required for Labor & Delivery
• BLS – AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA preferred
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – NCC certification required for all Labor and Delivery RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Advanced EKG/ECG testing with a minimum passing score (90% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms) within 72 hours of contract signing
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (New York State requirement for all RNs)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; onsite physical with Occupational Health prior to start
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 1 year) or chest X-ray if prior positive PPD
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 boosters or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – titer, declination, or vaccine series
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (specific panels required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by December 5, 2024
• Eye exam including Ishihara color deficiency test prior to start
• Fit mask test (N95 OSHA questionnaire and fit test) – quantitative test only accepted for 3M 1870 mask

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks including 7-year history, SS trace, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Facility-specific documents such as photo for badge, lift assessment (typically 25 lbs), FCRA authorization release, ECG study guide, TSH medical history form, PPD questionnaire
• Completion of virtual general orientation and clinical testing modules prior to start date
• 2 professional references required (travel, allied, per diem acute care)

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an experienced Labor and Delivery RN with at least 3 years of clinical experience and prior travel experience. The role requires multiple certifications, immunizations, and compliance with New York State health and safety regulations. Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Saratoga Springs and be prepared to complete facility-specific onboarding and competency testing.